Section 4-11-7. Grounds for refusal to issue or renew or suspension or revocation of licenses

   The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds:

   (1) Material misstatement in the application for the original license or in the application for any renewal license under this article;

   (2) Willful disregard or violation of this article or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this article;

   (3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this article or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant to this article;

   (4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person;

   (5) A violation of any law of this state or rule of the Commissioner related to the disposition of, dealing in, or handling of dogs, cats, equines, and other animals;

   (6) Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

   (7) Pursuing a continued course of making misrepresentations or false promises through advertising, salesmen, agents, or otherwise in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

   (8) Failure to possess the necessary qualifications or meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license; or

   (9) Failure to provide proper facilities.

Code 1981, § 4-11-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.